Obituaries

Mr.  Charles  V. Lassiter

Mr. Charles V. Lassiter

Dec 30, 2007

FAYETTEVILLE Mr. Charles Verdery Lassiter, 71, of Fayetteville died Sunday, December 30, 2007 at Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital. He was a native of Cumberland County, the son of the late Elbert Bowden and Mary Catherine Currie Lassiter. He was retired from the A&P Grocery Store. Mr. Lassiter was a faithful member of Sunnyside Presbyterian Church for 57 years. A funeral service...

Mr.  Roy  Devone West

Mr. Roy Devone West

Dec 28, 2007

Roy Devone West passed away on December 28, 2007 in Charlotte, NC, after a long illness. Devone was born in Sampson County, NC, on April 19, 1937. He is survived by three children, Mershon Marie West of Charlotte, NC, Sheila Grace West of State College, PA, and Brian Howard West of High Point, NC; five grandchildren, Brian Dalton West, Leah...

Mr.  Randolph Strickland

Mr. Randolph Strickland

Dec 28, 2007

STEDMAN Mr. Randolph Strickland, 81, of 1821 Baimnbridge Rd. died December 28, 2007 at his residence. He was born April 26, 1926 to David and Della Strickland of Stedman. He was preceded in death by a twin brother, Rudolph Strickland; brothers, Robert and Johnny Strickland; four sisters, Leola, Rossie, Minnie Renne and Pauline. He was a carpenter and worked in...

Mrs.  Frances  H. Faircloth

Mrs. Frances H. Faircloth

Dec 25, 2007

AUTRYVILLE Mrs. Frances H. Faircloth, 79, of 630 Libbie Road, passed away Tuesday, 12-25-2007 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 28, 2007 at 3:00 P. M. at Butler Funeral Home with the Rev. Carrie Parrish officiating. Burial will follow at George Horne Cemetery. Mrs. Faircloth was a native of Duplin County and the...

Mr.  William J. "Bill" Bullock

Mr. William J. "Bill" Bullock

Dec 17, 2007

STEDMAN MR. William J. "Bill" Bullock, 73, of 6612 Lina Drive in Stedman died Monday, December 17 at Highsmith-Rainey Memorial Hospital. He was retired from Stedman Housing Mart. Mr. Bullock served in the US Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He was a native of Beaufort County, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed Tyson and Fannie...

Mr.  Elbert  Colin Jones,  Sr.

Mr. Elbert Colin Jones, Sr.

Dec 13, 2007

FAYETTEVILLE Mr. Elbert Colin Jones, Sr., 77, formerly of Stedman, died Thursday, December 13, 2007 at Bethesda Health Care Facility where he resided. He was a retired self-employed heavy equipment operator. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lambert Franklin Jones and Mary Bell McDuffie Jones; a brother, Hardy Lee Jones; two sisters, Tessie Johnson and Lois Anderson. A...

Mrs.  Dorothy  E. Lawrence

Mrs. Dorothy E. Lawrence

Dec 13, 2007

Dorothy E. Lawrence Stedman, NC After a prolonged illness endured with much courage, Dorothy Elizabeth Lawrence passed from this earth into everlasting life on December 13, 2007 surrounded by her loved ones. She left this life at Highsmith Rainey Memorial Hospital in Fayetteville, NC. She was born May 1, 1928, in Marlington, West Virginia, daughter of Minnie Marie Ayers Zimmerman...

Mr.  Joe  Robert Matthews,  Sr.

Mr. Joe Robert Matthews, Sr.

Dec 6, 2007

AUTRYVILLE Mr. Joe Robert "Bobby" Matthews, Sr., 78, of 4940 Maxwell Road died Thursday, December 6 at Wake Medical Center. He was retired from Burlington Industries where he was an instructor. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War and a member of VFW Post 9925-Stedman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Faydene Tew Matthews and his...

Mrs.  Jewel  Best Whitman

Mrs. Jewel Best Whitman

Dec 5, 2007

GOLDSBORO Mrs. Jewel Best Whitman, 75, of 1131 Dobbersville Road in Goldsboro died Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at Cape Fear Valley Medical in Fayetteville. She was a retired seamstress. She was a native of Wayne county, the daughter of Thomas Ayden Best and Sudie Stevens Best. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Saturday, December 8 at...

Mr.  Robert  Edward Goldsmith

Mr. Robert Edward Goldsmith

Dec 3, 2007

AUTRYVILLE Mr. Robert Edward Goldsmith, 79, of 742 Yellowskin Road, passed away Monday, December 03, 2007 at Womack Army Medical Center. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December, 5, 2007 at 2:00 PM at Butler Funeral Home with the Rev. Andy Wood officiating. Burial will follow at Wiley Autry Cemetery. Mr. Goldsmith was the son of the late Fred Goldsmith,...

Master Christian Martin "Peanut" Simzyk

Master Christian Martin "Peanut" Simzyk

Dec 2, 2007

Fayetteville On Sunday December 2, 2007, Heaven was blessed with the arrival of our cherished angel.Christian "Peanut" Simzyk, 5, of 7560 Tabor Church Rd, died at Cape Fear Valley Health System. A memorial service is planned for Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at Cokesbury United Methodist Church in Stedman at 11 AM, Rev. Rose Conner officiating. "Peanut" is survived by his...

Mrs.  Nolie  Stewart House

Mrs. Nolie Stewart House

Nov 28, 2007

AUTRYVILLE Mrs. Nolie Stewart House, 93, of 65 Horseshoe Road, Autryville, passed away Wednesday, November 28 at her residence. She was a homemaker. She was a native of Sampson County, the daughter of Matthew Stewart and Rosetta Capps Stewart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three children, Virgie Stewart, James Avery House and Barbara House...

Mr.  Johnny  Grey Godwin

Mr. Johnny Grey Godwin

Nov 18, 2007

AUTRYVILLE Mr. Johnny Grey Godwin, 64, of 319 John Nunnery Rd. in Autryville, died Sunday, November 18, 2007 at The Carrol S. Roberson Hospice Center in Fayetteville. He was the owner and operator of Cashwell Refrigeration. He was born in Sampson County, the son of Paul Autry and Mamie Autry. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Godwin....

Miss  Mary  Jeanette Autry

Miss Mary Jeanette Autry

Nov 17, 2007

FAYETTEVILLE Miss Mary Jeanette Autry, 66, of 4600 Cumberland Road, Fayetteville, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2007 at Carolina Health Care Center in Fayetteville. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 2:00 P. M. at Long Branch Baptist Church with the Rev. Richard Spell officiating. Burial will follow in the George Horne Cemetery. Miss Autry was a...

Mrs.  Darlene  Joyce Edwards

Mrs. Darlene Joyce Edwards

Nov 13, 2007

ROSEBORO Mrs. Darlene Joyce Edwards, 74, 412 North East Railroad Street, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at Sampson Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held Friday, Nov. 16, 2007 at 11:00 A. M. at Roseboro First Baptist Church with the Rev. Roger White officiating. Burial will follow at Mintz Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Edwards is survived by: husband,...

Mr.  Tommy  Nelson Cain

Mr. Tommy Nelson Cain

Nov 12, 2007

FAYETTEVILLE Mr. Tommy Nelson Cain, 63, of 117 Cross Anchor Dr., Fayetteville, died Monday, November 12, 2007 at his residence. He was retired from Puraltor where he worked as a mechanic in the maintenance department. Mr. Cain was a native of Cumberland County and was the son of Evander Cain and Mary Goodrich Cain. A funeral service will be held...

Mr.  John  "Buzz" Averitte  Jr.

Mr. John "Buzz" Averitte Jr.

Nov 10, 2007

STEDMAN MR. John Langston "Buzz" Averitte Jr., 72, of 116 Wade-Stedman Rd. died Saturday, November 10 at Carrol S. Roberson Hospice Center in Fayetteville. He was born October 18, 1935 to Langston and Irene Averitte. He served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was a founding member of the Stedman Fire Department, serving...

Mr.  Clifford  L. Cashwell

Mr. Clifford L. Cashwell

Nov 9, 2007

AUTRYVILLE Mr. Clifford L. Cashwell, 66, of 1606 Ava Rd., Autryville, died Friday, November 9, 2007 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was a brickmason. Mr. Cashwell was a native of Sampson County and was the son of William Oscar Cashwell and Mavis Cashwell. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ray Cashwell. A funeral service will be...

Mrs.  Mary Melissa Hall Wrench

Mrs. Mary Melissa Hall Wrench

Nov 8, 2007

ROSEBORO Mrs. Mary Melissa Hall Wrench, 77, of 10552 Ingram Road, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2007 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 11, 2007 at 3:00 P. M. at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro with the Rev. Bob Compton officiating. Burial will follow in Sunrise Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Wrench was a native...

Mrs.  Edna  Louise Tew

Mrs. Edna Louise Tew

Nov 4, 2007

AUTRYVILLE Mrs. Edna Louise Tew, 80, of 2989 Howard Road, Autryville, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2007. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 3:00 P. M. at Union Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Allen West and Rev. Paul Honeycutt officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Tew was a native of Sampson County...